Tag: Manchester

Trafford Wharfside regeneration plans

Article posted by Coliseum, September 12^th, 2024

A team has been assembled to look into maximising the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area around Old Trafford football ground in Manchester. Manchester United said an advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the ongoing work to... » Read more

‘Public funds’ for Man United stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, May 22^nd, 2024

Manchester United’s part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes there is a very good case for a new stadium for the club to be publicly funded. Ratcliffe told Sky Sports that Manchester United’s new stadium could become a ‘Wembley of the North.’ And he said the new venue should be... » Read more

‘Troubled’ Co-op Live get the ball rolling!

Article posted by Coliseum, May 16^th, 2024

Manchester’s (UK) troubled new Co-op Live Arena finally opened its doors to the public on May 14th at the fourth attempt, following a series of highly-publicized problems and delays that forced it to call off its first events. ‘BBC’ stated that after shows by the English comedian Peter... » Read more

Co-op Live face tech music; acts move to AO

Article posted by Coliseum, May 7^th, 2024

The English pop group ‘Take That’ have become the latest act to move shows from the troubled Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England (UK) amid a series of “technical issues”. ‘BBC’ stated that the rival venue the AO Arena in Manchester confirmed it would now host the band’s five dates... » Read more

Co-op Live Arena go-to-the-mat opening issues

Article posted by Coliseum, May 3^rd, 2024

The saga over the launch of United Kingdom’s largest arena – the Co-op Live in Manchester – continues to rumble on after its opening was again delayed, with more shows postponed. ‘IQ’ stated that the May 1st performance by the American rapper and singer A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at... » Read more

OVG boss plans splashy venue in London

Article posted by Coliseum, May 1^st, 2024

The American businessman behind Manchester’s new £365m Co-op Live Arena – whose opening has been delayed for a second time and is now scheduled to open on May 1st – is considering building a second glitzy venue in the United Kingdom, this time in Hammersmith, London, arguing the... » Read more

In-a-soup Co-op Live Arena top gun quits

Article posted by Coliseum, April 29^th, 2024

The General Manager of Manchester’s (UK) troubled Co-op Live Arena has resigned after a series of problems and delays. ‘BBC’ stated that Gary Roden has quit his role days after comedian Peter Kay’s opening shows were canceled this week, as the £365m venue was not ready on time. The... » Read more